circumspect

a. [ L. circumspectus, p. p. of circumspicere to look about one's self, to observe; circum + spicere, specere, to look. See Spy. ] Attentive to all the circumstances of a case or the probable consequences of an action; cautious; prudent; wary.

Syn. -- See Cautious. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. circumspectio. ] Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness. [ 1913 Webster ]

With silent circumspection, unespied. Milton.

Syn. -- Caution; prudence; watchfulness; deliberation; thoughtfulness; wariness; forecast. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Looking around every way; cautious; careful of consequences; watchful of danger. “Circumspective eyes.” Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. Circumspectly. [ 1913 Webster ]